PGD Field Engineer - ROI Readiness - FL Solar & BESS

** PGD Field Engineer - ROI Readiness - FL Solar & BESS*
* ** Date:
** May 20, 2026

** Location(s):
** Tallahassee, FL, US, 32301

** Company:
** Next Era Energy

** Requisition :
** 94723

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

** Position Specific Description*
* ** Transition & Operations Development Program (3-year path) Description*
* Location:

Florida-based beginning in Year 2

Travel:
Up to 50% during the first 2 years

We are seeking a motivated Site Engineer to join our Transition & Operations Development Program, a structured three‑year pathway designed to prepare you for full operational responsibility of a solar and/or battery storage facility by Year
3. This role provides hands‑on technical experience, field training, and exposure to large‑scale renewable energy assets.

** Year 1 - Transition Team Training*
* During the first year, you will work alongside the Readiness & Operations Transition Team to gain a strong foundation in company policies, safety programs, engineering standards, and operational readiness processes. Key activities include:

· Supporting project transition and commissioning activities

· Assisting with site inspections and equipment verification

· Reviewing construction turnover packages and system documentation

· Learning SCADA/monitoring platforms and quality requirements

· Observing regulatory and environmental compliance practices

** Year 2 - Operational Skills Development*
* Year two focuses on hands‑on operations and maintenance training, including:

· Performing preventative and corrective maintenance

· Troubleshooting PV modules, inverters, trackers, and electrical systems

· Supporting performance analysis, warranty coordination, and RCAs

· Applying safe work practices, LOTO procedures, and field protocols

· Working with field engineers, OEMs, contractors, and control center teams

** Year 3 - Independent Site Operations*
* Upon completion of the development program, you will transition into a full‑time site operations role, responsible for day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, safety oversight, and long‑term performance of an assigned solar and/or battery storage site.

This individual is responsible as the site safety manager to ensure all personnel and equipment onsite are safe and that the site/s are in environmental compliance with all required regulatory permit requirements. Under limited guidance, the individual will perform a variety of routine tasks, which provide experience and familiarity with engineering staff, methods, practices, and programs after which may independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and procedures while using judgment when making adaptions and

modifications. Engineers on the FPL solar team will spend a significant amount of time in the field (outside) troubleshooting and repairing all aspects of our solar and battery facilities. This also includes performing routine tasks such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and root cause analysis. At times, PGD Field Engineer will be on-call and responsible for the Panhandle FL Sites, coordinating with the Renewables Operation Control Center, OEM's, Vendors and Contractors as required.

Engineers should be highly motivated with a strong bias for action and capable of working independently as well as part of a team. Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is highly preferred.

** Job Overview*
* Employees in this role apply diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals will use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices.

** Job

Duties & Responsibilities *
* + Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques,…